Hurst Castle

Approximate Journey Time: 45 mins

Time at destination: 4 hours

Mobility: stairs and stepping on/off boat

Coffee Shop: Yes / Picnic Area

No comfort stop on route.

Your journey Starts in the morning from the local area. The coach will travel to Key Haven Marina in order to take a short boat ride to the castle. Once at the castle you will be given a guided tour around the casle followed by free time before the boat ride back to coach. The coach will then depart at approximatley 16.00 and begin the journey home.

*Please note* Wheelchair access to the castle is limited as paths are uneven with loose gravel.

Please call 01590 642500 for advice before you book this visit.

Access on the ferries is also limited, wheelchairs must be foldable and passengers must be able to weight-bear to get on and off the ferry.

Come and discover this artillery fortress built by Henry VIII in 1544 at the seaward end of a coastal spit.  Commanding the entrance to the Solent, the layout of this powerful fort is best understood from the roof of the Tudor keep, also offering one of the best views in England.

Hurst Castle, unusually for a Tudor castle, remained in military use until 1956, playing an active role in both world wars.  On occasion it was also used as a prison, most famously when Charles I in the 17^th century was briefly held captive here during the Civil War.

Get a taste of Hurst Castle’s long history during your visit. With exhibitions around the castle and plenty of open spaces to explore it’s a great day out for the whole family.